The Murcia City Council has reported the removal of up to two hundred and thirty-seven tonnes of hygienic wipes from the municipal sewage system throughout this year. This effort is managed by the municipal company Aguas de Murcia, which undertakes ongoing cleaning operations across the more than four hundred and twenty-four kilometres of sewage pipes within a total of over one thousand six hundred kilometres of pipes and collectors in the city.

Municipal sources explain that the cleaning operations aim to ensure the proper condition of the sewage system and facilitate efficient water drainage during rainy days. The preventive action plan outlines a target to cover more than seven hundred kilometres of the sewage network by the end of the year.

Additionally, the forecast includes an estimated collection of approximately three hundred and sixty-one tonnes of wet wipes and other waste materials. This expected figure represents a thirty per cent increase compared to the nearly three hundred and eleven tonnes of personal hygiene wipes removed in the previous year.

The City’s focus on improving sanitation infrastructure aims to mitigate sewer blockages and enhance public health safety, especially during adverse weather conditions. The ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient sewage system for residents of Murcia.